e-Newsletter
December 2, 2021
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Enjoy beautifully decorated windows in Downtown Venice this holiday season. The Boutique by the Beach (shown above) won Venice MainStreet's 2nd place award for Most Elegant Window. Located at 237 W Venice Avenue. |
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Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and enhancing the character, beauty, and economic vitality of historic downtown Venice. |
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Congratulations to the following
Venice MainStreet Holiday Window Decorating Contest Winners!
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Best Use of Lights
1st Place: St. Marco Boutique (at top left)
2nd Place: Venice Avenue Creamery
Most Creative Use of Merchandise
1st Place: Collectors Gallery & Framery
2nd Place: The Island Bookshop (at top right)
Most Creative Window
1st Place: Sunbug
2nd Place: Florida Violins
Most Elegant Window
1st Place: Venice Island Gallery
2nd Place: The Boutique by the Beach
Most Traditional Window
1st Place: Bodrum Restaurant (at bottom right)
2nd Place: Heitel Jewelers
Most Whimsical Window
1st Place: Croissant and Co. (at bottom left)
2nd Place: Eyes on You
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Thank you to the following nonprofit for
joining Venice MainStreet:
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Job Opportunities in
Downtown Venice
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Events
Subject to change or cancellation
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Ho, ho, whoa, it's TONIGHT!!! |
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SANTA CLAUS
5-6pm at Tangi & Jess
310 West Venice Ave.
6-7pm at Fountain Park
Intersection of Miami, Nokomis, Ponce de Leon avenues
7-7:30pm Strolling Miami Ave. West
7:30-8pm Bodrum Restaurant
225 Miami Ave. West
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SHOP LATE TIL 8!
PARTICIPATING MERCHANTS INCLUDE
(but are not limited to the following Venice MainStreet Partners):
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MIAMI AVE W
Abby's on Miami
Bodrum Restaurant
Burgundy Square Cafe
Crate & Marrow
Deb Peter's Coaching
Down Island Way Boutique
Earth Treasures
Fifi's of Venice
Gulf Soles
Island Organics
Mothers Cupboard Spice Shoppe
Nest Venice
The Island Bookshop
Venice Locale
NOKOMIS AVE
Collector's Gallery & Framery
Horse & Chaise Rentals & Property Management
Michael Saunders & Co.
TAMPA AVE
Door Belle Dinners
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W VENICE AVE
Aqua Silks Studio
B & B Bootery
Bonnell's Boutique & Winery
Cafe Venice
Captain's Landing
Cassariano Italian Eatery
Celebration Corner
Century 21 Schmidt Real Estate
Ciao Gelato
Coldwell Banker Realty
Croissant & Co.
Daiquiri Deck
DanaTyler
Deborah's Quilt Basket
Dick's Shoes of Venice
DKE, Inc.
ERA Preferred Properties
Eyes on You
Florida Oil & Vinegar Co.
Florida Violins
Gulf Shores Realty
Heitel Jewelers
Island Gift Nook
Island Life Hammock Co.
Laurie Jean & Co.
Lisa's Classic Rose
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Kristine Grace Restor Wear
Krystyna's Designs
Made in Italy
Old Venice Pub
Patchington
RE/MAX Platinum Realty
Ristorante San Marco
Rose & Leo
Scarlet Macaw Resort Wear
Sea Pleasures & Treasures
Seed & Bean Market
Shirt Stop
Smoky Mountain Handmade Candles
St. Marco Boutique
SunBug
Tangi & Jess
The Boutique by the Beach
The Soda Fountain
Things I Like
Trattoria da Mino
Twist Boutique
Venice Avenue Creamery
Venice Island Gallery
Venice Olive Oil Company
Venice Wine & Coffee Co.
Waves of Light
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Free Carillon Performances
every Saturday at 10am
Venice Institute of Performing Arts, in partnership with the Venice Carillon Society, presents free 30-minute musical performances by Carillonneur Wylie Crawford on this beautiful bell instrument.
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In front of the
Venice Performing Arts Center
1 Indian Blvd. Building 5, Venice, FL 34285
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The Rocket Man Show DEC 29-31 |
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Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
Box Office: 941-488-1115
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Hear ye, hear ye! By order of the King and Queen. Join the Venice High School Chorus for a festive evening of 16th-century music, food, entertainment, and holiday cheer in a medieval castle. The evening begins in the VHS cafeteria with a 3-course meal, skits, and music. Attendees will then make their way to the Venice Performing Arts Center to enjoy the remainder of the concert. |
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Emmanuel Lutheran Church
790 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-4942
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The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with CareerSource Suncoast and Sarasota County Government, will be holding a Job Fair at the Venice Community Center.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
10 AM - 2 PM
Fair location: Venice Community Center
326 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
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Cafe Venice
101 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
941-484-1855
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Made in Italy
117 W Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
941-488-8282
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Venice Musicale presents
Suncoast Duo-Pianists
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Performance venue:
William H. Jervey, Jr., Venice Public Library
300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
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Holiday Book Signing
Meet Clyde Butcher
December 11 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Join the Butchers for their Venice Gallery & Studio ‘Meet the Artists’ Holiday event on Saturday, December 11th, from 9 am to 3 pm. Clyde and Niki will be on hand to autograph books and photographs. The gallery will be open to give you the opportunity to learn more about this remarkable man’s art. This will be a great opportunity to purchase signed books for Christmas gifts.
This is FREE and open to the public. Call the Venice Gallery with questions at 941-486-0811. Photo credit: Venice Gallery & Studio
Clyde Butcher
Venice Gallery & Studio
237 Warfield Ave, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 486-0811
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Check out OVP's fun, decorated (naughty) holiday windows!
Photo credit: Old Venice Pub
Old Venice Pub
100 West Venice Ave., Suite L, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 484-3031
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Turnstiles: Billy Joel Tribute
Sunday, Dec 19, 2021, 7:00 PM
Venice Performing Arts Center
1 Indian Ave., Building 5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 218- 3779
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Italian American Club of Venice
1375 Ringling Dr., Venice, FL 34285
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Explore Local History
Tours, sites, exhibits & more!
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Ongoing
Things to Do Downtown
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Venice MainStreet
Nonprofit Partners
-Announcements-
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Venice Area Pregnancy Care Center
Christmas Cottage 12/2 - 12/23
VAPCC will be holding its Annual Christmas Cottage for clients December 2nd through December 23rd during regular business hours (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-1pm). Clients will be able to choose a new or gently used toy for each child registered with the Center.
301 Bayshore Drive, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-1776
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Honoring Karin Drury (left), presented by Esther Bird (right). Photo credit: BPWEV |
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Honoring Members, Business
and Professional Women of Englewood and Venice
The Business and Professional Women of Englewood and Venice are proud to honor long-time member, Karin Drury. Karin first joined BPW in 1971 to learn about business and to support women; as an immigrant woman, she found not only a group of dedicated, compassionate women supporting other women, but also a forum that helped her further develop important life skills such as public speaking and presentation, public relations, event planning and a variety of experiences serving both the organization and community. Karin has been an integral member of BPWEV; her support, caring and kind nature has helped many women over the course of several decades. Jeanne Fairweather was inducted as a new member at the November meeting.
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Woman of the Year, Business and Professional Women
of Englewood and Venice
The Business and Professional Women of Englewood and Venice are proud to announce the distinguished Women of the Year award for 2021 was granted to Esther Bird for her commitment to the support of women, women’s right and the organization. Bird has served on several committees for special events and scholarships, organized and led a holiday giving event for seniors, served as Vice President this year, and when the call to action came, without hesitation, she moved into the role as President of the organization. Her unwavering commitment to women and the organization is both commendable and inspiring.
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Jacqueline House of the
Safe Children Coalition,
Business and Professional Women
The Business and Professional Women of Englewood and Venice hosted Jacqueline House, Director of Philanthropy of the Safe Children Coalition (SCC) in November at the Plantation Golf and Country Club. The Safe Children Coalition, who’s mission is to protect children, strengthen families and build community, serves Sarasota, Manatee and Desoto counties providing critical, life-saving programs that include education, prevention, caregiving, and independent living services, foster and adoption to nearly 8,000 children a year. The SCC is a family-centered organization that works to eradicate child abuse and neglect. Funded only partly by the Department of Children and Families, the SCC endeavors to support their mission through affiliations with businesses, sponsors and supporters through private funding and donations. Their vision is for all children to grow up in safe, stable, nurturing families and communities. To learn more about the Safe Children Coalition and how you can help, please visit www.SCCFL.org
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Left to right: President Esther Bird; Jacqueline House, Safe Children Coalition; and Deb Straw. Photo credit: BPWEV
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Business and Professional Women of Englewood and Venice meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Plantation Golf and Country Club at 5:15pm. Members of the public and those interested in the organization are encouraged to attend. For more information please visit BPWEV.org. |
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Venice MainStreet
Business Partners
-Announcements-
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Venice Olive Oil Company
101 W Venice Ave #5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
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Patchington
136 W Venice Ave # 138, Venice, FL 34285
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Puttin' on the Ritz Salon & Spa
205 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-6650
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Tri-Healthy
248 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
(844) 994-3676
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Perfect for these cold evenings. Your own indoor/ outdoor fireplace!! We are the only store in Venice to stock them. They are selling fast. We can even ship them to you. Come in and see us and we can demonstrate.
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Luxurious Interiors
205 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-0319
Follow on Facebook and Instgram @luxuriousinteriorsfl
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Partners of the Week
Thank you for renewing or joining Venice MainStreet!
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Business Partners
Venice Olive Oil Company
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Nonprofit Partners
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Venice
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Suncoast Humane Society
6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 474-7884
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FREE copies of the Venice MainStreet Downtown Directory are available at the VMS office at 101 W. Venice Ave., Suite 23 (above Venice Olive Oil Company) Mondays - Fridays, 9am-5pm. Please call 941-484-6722.
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Thank you for your partnership,
City of Venice
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Submissions to this newsletter are from Venice MainStreet partners. To become a member, join today at VisitVeniceFL.org. |
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Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a nonprofit committed to preserving and enhancing the character, beauty, and economic vitality of historic downtown Venice.
Venice MainStreet Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered with the
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR VISIT WWW.FDACS.GOV. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. [s.496.405(1)(c), F.S.] Registration # CH50211
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